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Old renovated convent of the Pousadas that dot Portugal. Extremely charming and relaxing place surrounded by nature. Exceptional level of every aspect that you have to assess in judging a structure: competence, professionalism and politeness of the staff, quality of life in the structure (sleep, food, services). Small round pool that allows a pleasant rest. Magic cloister with orange trees....
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for your remarkable feedback!
We are very pleased to know that the Pousada de Amares was as special to you as it is to us. We strive everyday to make sure we render the most memorable stay possible to all our guest.
We hope you give us the pleasure of receiving you again in the near...
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We spent two nights there, enjoying the very nice superior room (only difference with the standard room: a second window because it is a corner room). The conversion of the monastery into a hotel was extremely well done, with a perfect balance of old and modern. The food is ok without being extraordinary, and since this is Portugal, beware of...
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Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment your stay at the Pousada de Amares.
We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed our lovely hotel and rest assured that all your comments benefited of our best attention and we apologize for all the inconvenience described about the airconditioning noise.
We hope to have...
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My partner and I stayed here for a few nights whilst travelling around portugal. We both really liked the pousada. Spa was very nice, unfortunately it was closed for the rest of the time we were there but we took advantage of a massage on our first day. Other treatments are also provided, masseuse was very nice and professional. Breakfast...
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for your encouraging words about your stay at the Pousada Mosteiro de Amares.
Our level of service, customer satisfaction and indeed the whole experience of our guests is extremely important to us at the Pousada. For this we are glad to hear that our service and staff met with your standards.
Thank you for your kind...
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We stayed as part of a small tour group and found this to be a beautiful and quiet retreat with lovely grounds and a swimming pool.
The rooms have been beautifully modernised with a lovely bathroom. The rooms have high ceilings, large windows, effective air conditioning and are light and airy. There is also an in room safe. That said,...
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for your encouraging words about your stay with us.
Our level of service, customer satisfaction and indeed the whole experience of our guests is extremely important to us at the Pousada Mosteiro de Amares (Gerês-Amares). For this we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us.
Thank you for your kind comments about...
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We were accommodated here for four nights as part of a group of 20 guests in late May following a SAGA mess up which resulted in cancelled rooms in another Posada.
The setting and rooms are fabulous and the building beautifully restored and very grand, However, bearing in mind that many of the SAGA people were elderly and my husband...
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for your comments about your stay with us.
Our level of service, customer satisfaction and indeed the whole experience of our guests is extremely important to us at the Pousada Mosteiro de Amares (Gerês-Amares).
We have taken into consideration your comments about the mobility problems you encountered at the Pousada. Please be aware that this is...
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We picked this out from the internet, but it was a great choice. The Pousada was in fantastic shape, and clearly had been renovated with care and attention to detail. The whole experience was excellent - the check in was quick and effortless, the room was great, and the place was excellent. We went to the restaurant one night, and...
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for your encouraging words about your stay with us. Our level of service, customer satisfaction and indeed the whole experience of our guests is extremely important to us at the Pousada de Santa Maria do Bouro.
We are pleased to hear that our service and staff met with your standards. Thank you for your kind comments...
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This posada is amongst the finest hotels we have ever stayed at. The staff is attentive to your every need and finds a way to never say no. The food and wine is abundant and delicious. The buffet breakfasts are a plethora of choices.
We stayed there 5 nights and never ran out of things to do and see. The...
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience at the Pousada de Amares Monestary and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous feedback.
Is evident that we have made a long lasting impression. We are truly delighted to see that you enjoyed many aspects of your stay with us. The team will be thrilled...
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We stayed in September 2014 2 nights for the second time in this Pousada and again it was a wonderful experience, the restaurant was even better.
The building is beautiful and the staff is very attentive, above all from the restaurant.
We asked if they had a typical Portuguese dessert [arroz doce], they didn't, but because it was our last...
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My company (Expensify) goes overseas for a month every year, and this year we picked Portugal. We wanted to find a remote, castle-like location to work from for a week and after evaluating several locations, this was the obvious choice. We arrived with high expectations, and they were all exceeded in every way. The rooms are beautiful, the grounds well...
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Great location, well off the beaten track and had the feeling of returning to pre-EU Portugal, the village is charming and largely unspoilt by insensitive new development and the pousada is a simply delightful converted monastery
The public areas and the rooms are perfectly acceptable and our room has fine with a great view over a courtyard and out to...
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About the property

Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )

Non-Smoking Hotel

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Business Center with Internet Access

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Official Description (provided by the hotel)

On the road from Braga to Geres the Pousada Mosteiro de Amares emerges, Santa Maria do Bouro is a result of the restoration of a twelfth century Cistercian Monastery, one of the more characteristic of this period in Portugal, of a remarkable work by architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, awarded the Pritzker award in 2011, the highest award in the architectural world.
This fantastic hotel in Geres, surrounded by stunning gardens, has been extensively restored and adapted for modern times, has been transformed into a temple of peace.
The Pousada Mosteiro de Amares is located mere minutes from the National Park of Peneda Geres, where you can enjoy the experience of a lifetime immersed in the stunning environment. The Pousada is only a few kilometres from the city of Braga, one of the focal religious points in Portugal, known for its baroque churches, splendid eighteenth century houses and elaborate parks and gardens....more less

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